How to pronounce inanity
Say it like ih-NAN-ih-tee. Inanity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAN).
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- ih
- NAN
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inanity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of inanity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-NAN-ih-tee.
What does inanity mean?
- The property of being inane, of lacking material of interest or satisfaction, emptiness.
- Something that is inane.“Working in any bureaucracy means being bedeviled by inanities daily.”
Where does inanity come from?
From French inanité, from Latin inānitās (“emptiness”), equivalent to inane + -ity.
Words that rhyme with inanity
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Questions about saying inanity
How do you pronounce inanity?
Say ih-NAN-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnænɪti/. In British English it is /ɪˈnænɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inanity?
Inanity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAN). Broken into parts: ih · NAN · ih · tee.
Is inanity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪˈnænɪti/ (ih-NAN-ih-tee).